The Official Magazine of the Bluewater Cruising Association

Education

Intermediate Weather Course

CFB Esquimalt Wardroom, 1586 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria BC

25 Apr 2026 to 26 Apr 2026 0900h - 1600h

Members $200 / Non-Members $250

Scott Crawshaw

Basic and Intermediate Diesel Operation and Maintenance

Burrard Civic Marina, Vancouver BC

25 Apr 2026 to 25 Apr 2026 0900h - 1600h

Members $150 / Non-Members $160

Vancouver Education

Advanced Marine Radar and Navigation

Online Zoom

11 Apr 2026 to 12 Apr 2026 0900h to 1200h

Members $80 / Non-Members $100

Kevin Monahan

Inside Passage Weather Strategies

Online Zoom

28 Mar 2026 to 29 Mar 2026 0900h to 1200h

Members $65 / Non-Members $90

Kevin Monahan

Sailboat Rigging Essentials

Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery St., Vancouver

24 Mar 2026 1900h - 2200h

Members $80 / Non-Members $130

vaneducation@bluewatercruising.org

Psychology of Voyaging

Mary Winspear Centre - Room 4, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney, BC

21 Mar 2026 1300h - 1700h to 22 Mar 2026 0900h - 1300h

Members $115 / Non-Members $145

Brent Alley, vieducation@bluewatercruising.org

Sail Selection, Maintenance and Repair

Leitch & McBride Sailmakers Loft, #10 - 10189 McDonald Park Rd, Sidney

28 Feb 2026 0900h - 1600h

Members $65.00 / Non-Members $85.00

VI Education

Sails: Inspection, Maintenance, Design and Repairs

Evolution Sails, 150 McLean Dr #200C, Vancouver

25 Feb 2026 1800h - 2100h

Members $45 / Non-Members $65

vaneducation@bluewatercruising.org

Tides and Currents

Online Zoom

21 Feb 2026 0930 to 1200 to 22 Feb 2026 0930 to 1200

Members $65.00 / Non-Members $90.00

Kevin Monahan

Engine Inspection & Maintenance Presentation

Spruce Harbour Marina, 1015 Ironwork Passage, Vancouver BC

08 Feb 2026 1000h-1400h

Members $75 / Non-Members $95

David West